‘I Wanted to Quit Acting’: Amrutha Ramamoorthi Reveals Harsh Reality of Serial Sets

Kannada television actress Amrutha Ramamoorthi has spoken candidly about the emotional and physical challenges she faced while working in the television industry, revealing that the pressure once pushed her to consider quitting acting.

In a recent interview, the actress shared details about the demanding work environment on serial sets, the impact of emotionally difficult roles and her struggles with mental health.

Amrutha said a television role she took up in early 2025 deeply affected her emotionally because it conflicted with her personal beliefs as a mother.

According to the actress, she portrayed a mother who rejects her child in the serial, a role she found emotionally distressing in real life.

She said public criticism extended beyond the character and began targeting her personally, which affected her mental well-being for a long period.

“People Don’t See the Reality Behind the Screen”

Amrutha also highlighted the gap between how audiences perceive actors and the actual working conditions many television artists face behind the scenes.

She stated that viewers often assume actors live glamorous lives because of their on-screen appearance, while the reality on set can be physically exhausting and emotionally draining.

The actress pointed to the lack of basic facilities and long shooting schedules as major concerns within the industry.

According to her, actors are frequently required to shoot multiple scenes daily with minimal breaks and limited time for rest.

She added that even requesting essential facilities such as proper washrooms for women is sometimes treated as an unreasonable demand.

Considering an Exit From the Industry

Amrutha admitted that the difficult experience on one particular project had made her seriously consider stepping away from acting altogether.

She said she hesitated before speaking publicly about her experiences because she feared her comments might be misunderstood or dismissed as exaggeration.

The actress also opened up about personal struggles she faced during the same period, including postpartum depression, financial challenges and business-related setbacks.

She credited her husband and parents for helping her recover emotionally and supporting her through the difficult phase.

Return to Television

Despite the hardships, Amrutha has now returned to television with a new project.

She will next appear in the Kannada serial Mahalakshmi Maduve, where she is set to play the sister of the male lead in a role featuring negative shades.

The actress is expected to appear in a grounded and relatable character that connects with viewers.

Her remarks have sparked fresh conversations online about mental health awareness, workplace conditions and the pressures faced by actors in the television industry.